All of my files in Program Files (x86) including things like Microsoft Outlook, or even my non internet programs like Winamp (which has a built in browser) cannot connect to the internet or function as they should. My internet explorer (64-bit) version does work as it is in the Program Files folder and a 64 bit program so I do know it is not an internet connection or ISP issue. I am able to download only certain things like Mozilla Firefox, and some games. Where as I cannot download things like Google Chrome, or McAfee which I can only assume is because Windows Installer must connect to the internet and is a 32 bit program.
This is a sudden issue which almost appeared out of nowhere with no previous updates or installs. I have tried contacting Dell (I own a Dell Alienware PC with top of the line everything, and everything is up to date) restarting and trying to fix the drivers. Which are all things I tried previously now realizing that it is only the 32 bit programs that do not work. This would supposedly be fine if it wasn't 80% of my computer not working!!!!!
This is a sudden issue which almost appeared out of nowhere with no previous updates or installs. I have tried contacting Dell (I own a Dell Alienware PC with top of the line everything, and everything is up to date) restarting and trying to fix the drivers. Which are all things I tried previously now realizing that it is only the 32 bit programs that do not work. This would supposedly be fine if it wasn't 80% of my computer not working!!!!!